Chapter 208: The Threa (2/2)

If he was unlucky enough to die in the war, Murong Jian would inherit the title smoothly, which would save her the conspiracy.

His son suddenly came to Murong Jian’s mind. “Ji Er went to the summer resort yesterday. Was he injured?”

As an official at the fourth grade, Murong Ji wasn’t qualified to go to the summer resort along with the emperor. However, as the fiance of Yuan Fangfei, the daughter of the general of the top grade, he was brought there to make acquaintance high officials.

“He should be all right!” Madam Zhou shook her head. The fourth prince had sent his servants for condolence to the bereaved. Since nobody came to the Marquis Mansion, Ji Er must be safe and sound.

“Father-in-law, mother-in-law!” With her cracking voice, Yuan Fangfei approached their wagon cheerily.

With a streak of contempt skimming across her eyes, Madam Zhou stared at her swarthy face and strong body. While responding in rage, she caught a glimpse of Yuan Fangfei’s swarthy hand, with which she was dragging a young man.

To Madam Zhou’s surprise, the young man with a heavily bruised handsome face and dull look in his eyes was her son, Murong Ji. “Ji Er!” Her scream was shrill enough to pierce the cloud.

“Who did this to you? Tell me.” Madam Zhou seized Murong Ji by the arm and pulled him towards herself. She touched the bruise on his face gently while shedding tears.

Recognizing Madam Zhou, Murong Ji gradually regained consciousness, as if finding a supporter to whom he could vent his grievance. “Mum, help me. I was bullied by Yuan Fangfei!” Murong Ji fell into his mother’s arms and was choked with tears.

“It was you!” Madam Zhou said while gritting her teeth. With rage burning in her eyes, she raised her head and glared at Yuan Fangfei.

As his mother, Madam Zhou had never beat Murong Ji before. How dare this tomboy hurt him so badly? Damn!

“We were just pitting martial skills against each other.” Yuan Fangfei said unhurriedly, ignoring Madam Zhou’s anger.

“Stop lying! You must be looking for his flaws which doesn’t even exist.” Madam Zhou glared at Yuan Fangfei with fiery eyes.

“It’s universally acknowledged that a woman should be subordinate to her husband. How dare you treat your fiance so rudely? You are far from being qualified as our daughter-in-law. We’re breaking off the engagement!”

“Brilliant! Since he is not my fiance any more, there is no need to cover up for him. I’m going to the platform to tell all the citizens about his shameless behaviour!” Yuan Fangfei turned to walk toward the platform with a smile on her face.

“How dare you!” Madam Zhou was astonished.

“Just wait and see!” Yuan Fangfei said proudly as she quickened her steps. It was them who plotted against her and made her Murong Ji’s fiancee. She would never allow herself to be trampled upon!

Watching her leaving, Madam Zhou became increasingly anxious. Ji Er fell into the bathing pool and saw her naked. He would be scolded as evil-intentioned and irresponsible for dumping her with no reason.

With his reputation being ruined, Ji Er would be sneered at, which would make it hard for him to be promoted or marry again.

“Wait! Stop! We won’t break off the engagement!”